COURTESY FLORIDA HBPA

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL—Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Assoc and Gulfstream Park Racing Assoc today announced a comprehensive, three-year agreement designed to provide stability to horsemen and women and a sustainable path for live thoroughbred racing in South Florida through Dec. 31, 2028.

Working from the directive of the board of directors to obtain a long-term contract to provide stability for South Florida’s horsemen and women, the FHBPA is pleased to announce the following three-year live minimum racing schedule:

• No less than 180 live race days for calendar year 2026
• No less than 140 live race days for calendar year 2027
• No less than 120 live race days for calendar year 2028

Tom Cannell – Photo Courtesy: FHBPA Website

These agreed upon days establish the minimum number of guaranteed racing days for the next three years. The FHBPA will continue to look for opportunities to enhance racing and explore solutions for the long-term future of racing in South Florida.

“There are many unknowns in the world today, especially in horse racing; I am so proud of the work of your board of directors and their tenacity to fight to provide some clarity to our membership over the next three years,” FHBPA President Tom Cannell said.

We wish to thank Gulfstream Park management for their collaboration in negotiating this long-term agreement and providing stability to our membership. We wish everyone a Happy New Year and we are off to a strong start to 2026.

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